Polysomnographic Technologist
Los Angeles, California
MOT Cardiology/Pulmonology

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics Specialist

Location: Los Angeles, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule & Shift

• Schedule: 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts
• Shift Hours: 8:30 PM – 7:00 AM

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience with PSG (Polysomnography) and home sleep study scoring
• Certifications:

  • RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist)
  • RCP (Respiratory Care Practitioner)
  • California State License
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC accepted
• Flu vaccination mandatory (no declination or exemption allowed)
• First-time travelers are welcome (prior travel experience NOT required)

Preferred Qualifications

• EEG certification

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Work under direct clinical supervision of the sleep medicine physician
• Prepare and conduct sleep studies, including polysomnogram scoring
• Manage home sleep study logistics, including setup and scoring of home sleep testing devices
• Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information to meet patient-specific needs
• Determine final testing parameters/procedures in collaboration with ordering physician or clinical director
• Explain procedures and orient patients for sleep testing
• Select and calibrate appropriate equipment; apply electrodes and sensors according to standards
• Perform data acquisition and monitor study quality, identify and document artifacts
• Document observations such as sleep stages, clinical events, and procedural changes
• Provide patient education and instructions related to sleep testing

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including criminal history and education verification
• Proof of highest medical degree (diploma or transcript)
• Various certifications and competency exams may be required depending on role specifics
• Fit mask test within 12 months (for clinical/allied candidates)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Drug testing within 1 year
• Annual flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30) with no exemptions allowed
• Professional references: 2 required, including 1 supervisory reference

Notes

• This position is ideally suited for candidates open to transitioning from temporary to permanent employment
• Strict adherence to facility policies and documentation is required
• Orientation and onboarding include assessments and compliance with facility-specific guidelines

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel contract opportunity in respiratory/neuro diagnostics.